Hello. I'm newish to holiday truths - I lurked in the Rhodes forum in July, just before my trip there, and found some of the topics very useful. I've now booked a DIY to turkey for 2weeks leaving on sept 16 (16 days to go!) so i've decided to ask you knowledgable lot to share some of your thoughts on Turkey to a 'Turkey first timer'. Myself and a mate are flying into Istanbul for 4 nights, then flying to Cappadocia for 3 nights then will take an overnight coach to Bodrum for 8 nights. Then a flight back to london via Istanbul. I've got 4 specific questions, but any coments are welcome.

1. In Istanbul would it be cheaper to get a taxi from the airport to the old part of town (hotel near blue mosque) or to arrange a transfer via our hotel?

2. In Cappadocia we are planning to do the hot air balloon trip - has anyone else tried this, will it be worth the 130 Euro I've been quoted (per person).

3. What's the Azka hotel like in Bodrum? Can you really have a 5 star hotel that only costs £24 for the room per night in Turkey?

4. Before I forget what are Turkish Airlines like, I've never flown with them?

Thanks for any replies